Feeling like a Yo-Yo.

Since the start of the year Spinelli's storyline has been all over the place. Big highs with HUGE lows. I am dizzy.

Lets review for those who have forgotten.

Maxie and Spinelli have sex but get into a major fight after when Spinelli realizes it was over jealously of Winifred. (that was good)

Spinelli gets arrested by the FBI (good)

Kate hires Johnny as Maxie official escort. (lame) Spin and Lulu share their first meaningful scenes in years. (good)

Jason and Spinelli track down toxic balls (weird) while Maxie gets drunk an kisses Johnny (gross) Spinelli gets caught in fire while going through an air duct at the same time Maxie goes into the burning building to get her essential person (riveting) Maxie then needs to be saved by Johnny (stupid) while Maxie see Spinelli leave the burning building they kiss (sweet).

Spinelli goes on the run to protect Jason and says goodbye to Maxie (ahhh) He goes on the run with Winifred (WTF)Spinelli becomes the a hacker slave to an art thief (what?) He is even handcuff to a computer(yeah). Sam and Jason save Spinelli with Maxie help. (good)

Spinelli prepares to go back on the run but Maxie convinces him to come back to Port Charles with her because she needs him (good) and she may hook up with Johnny (wtf).

Maxie makes out with Johnny in the limo after convincing Spinelli to return at his own peril (gross skanky gross gross skanky gross)

Spinelli walks around his pink room in a towel (always good) While Sam and the Jackal take care of the evidence against him (great) with Winnifred (umm ok)

Spam PI is born (genius)

Johnny tries to steal Maxie gum on the dock while the Jackal looks on (gross and heartbreaking)

Spinelli and Maxie have a heated argument (angry Spin always good) Spinelli punches Johnny (YES)

Maxie asks Jason's help to seduce Spinell and she says she is not attracted to Spinelli that way (WHAT!??)

Then we see the spoiler pictures for three weeks from now (confused)

Anyone else have whiplash?

Bradford Looking good in HD

Daytime Confidential did its Top 5 GH Actors in HD and Bradford Anderson got an honorable mention.

There is a poll you can vote in to support Bradford
http://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/04/top-5-general-hospital-actors-in-hd

Bradford has always looked good but HD Spinelli looks more like Bradford in my option.

Bford updated his "My Space".

He just changed what he'd previously written, so we didn't get the e-mails that he'd updated this time. (I didnt' get it, anyway)

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=136844925&blogId=482152303

It's concerning that Soap Mania cancellation stuff.

new spoiler pictures week of May 11

Its worth the look

click to view

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Blog gets a shout out on "The General Hospital Wub Tub"

The General Hospital Wub Tub is a great blog and its so funny. I highly recommend. (she is on twitter too)

blog shout out:
http://kdmask.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/todays-abc-daytime-delights/

Thank you Wubs...

A beautiful video. It made me cry....

This is a reason I loved Spixie for over a year.....this is why


After today I am so confused and in pain but perhaps I am not quite ready to be trained to give up on them.

Call the comment line

323-671-4583 today was hard for fans today. Let them know your not falling for it.

General WTF a GH Parody. **

these are great. while I have shared them in twitter i have not posted them here. They do at times use some adult language (as a bit of a warning) but they are sooo funny. The creator is amazing.

Link to channel. <--- Guza sits down with Bradford Anderson
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The Greg Vaughan is truly inspired. <----

**Lindsay the expert says it should say satire.

All I want from GH...

Celebrating The Possibilities

This Spinelli Fan's Wish List:

1. I would cherish seeing Spinelli finally get the girl he is in love with. All Maxie has to say is that she's attracted to Spinelli in a deeper, more meaningful way, something more intense than Lyke Omg Hawt shallowness.

2. I would like Spinelli to become more fully rounded. Boxing him in as only comic relief when so many fans see him as a deeper character will hinder his character from growing.

3. I want Spinelli treated like a grown man. He calls Jason "master" for god sake.

4. He can be an adult nerd and still function in society. I do it everyday.

5. Even if they never go into his family back story, I'd appreciate knowing something about him beyond the random Granny in Tennessee. A stray mention of his parents at this point would astound me. We never hear anything about them.

6. I'm tired of him being limited. We've seen Bradford Anderson dominate every single piece of script he's ever been given. I can't say I agree with his acting instincts at all times, I'm not that sweepingly accepting...but I do appreciate that he is willing to bend and twist with his character. Give him the material, and let him take the character and the audience anywhere.

7. GH has a huge cast. Let's see him interact with them. Anyone else want to see him with Diane & Patrick more? Love their chemistry.

8. Spinelli's character of TODAY needs to be married to the hippie/punk I remember him being when he first started the show. And yes, that includes smoking weed. Hah. (...I bet Diane smokes...) Let's join the quirky sweet guy with the snarky trouble maker of his initial days. It's great seeing that bitter snarkiness, but it comes out very rarely.

9. Once again, Spinelli is a grown @$$ man. Let's update the wardrobe slightly. I encourage his unique style, but I never want to see him in that superman hoodie ever, ever again.

10. Take advantage of the uniqueness that is Spinelli...He can be comedic and dramatic. He doesn't need to have floods of comedy followed by floods of angst. Balance him with the occasional dramatic monologue juxtaposed with a PI adventure or sexy fantasy and tell me you don't have a next generation Luke Spencer on your hands with all of his versatility.

Ready? Hands in the circle....GO Spinelli on three! 1, 2, 3 BREAK!

(Icons @ Jenny Lives Here http://jyl22075.livejournal.com/147479.html?view=1364503#t1364503 )

"Soap Mania" tour bad news...

Dear Soap Fans,

We regret to inform you that Soap Opera Mania on tour has been postponed indefinitely.

If you have already purchased tickets for an upcoming event, WE WILL BE REFUNDING YOUR MONEY IN FULL DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.

We are disappointed that the tour must be put on hold. Our mission has never wavered: our goal is to bring you a first class, unforgettable, interactive fan event with today’s biggest stars. But we know that soap fans nationwide much they want to attend Soap Opera Mania on tour, the current economic circumstances prohibit many from being able to afford attendance at this time.

We want every soap fan who wants to attend to be able to attend. So rather than continue the tour where only some of you can come, we are going to postpone our plans until everyone who wants to come can do so.

We don’t want anyone’s ability or decision to attend to be a burden when we created this tour to be a fun, entertaining, fantasy-filled experience for each of you.

With our sincerest apologies,

Michael S. Gold - President
Soap Opera Mania on tour

http://celebrityeventsgroup.com/soap.html

Help out the Manchester Animal Shelter...

Its free!! Easy! You just need to vote for them.

The Manchester Animal Shelter is cause Bradford supports

go here: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

then in the search information put NH in the state and Manchester in them. then click VOTE. It will help them win money

The Wordless

Folks, we don't bring over fan fiction here that often, but I just read a truly amazing piece of work that I had to share with you.

NOTE: It is rated for mature audiences for sexuality, so it's not for kiddies.

Anyways, The Wordless is the story General Hospital should be telling with Spixie at the moment. General Hospital, carpe diem! Take this moment and create something that will resonate for generations. I've heard time and time again that happiness just doesn't sell in soaps. I don't know if that's true, but I know what does sell on soaps...ROMANCE. Telling stories about bonds that have meaning about two characters falling in love. If a fan fiction writer can do it and create something so good, GH should be able to do it too.

Here is your map.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5006727/1/The_Wordless

Bradford Wins!! Dankie All Soaps Results ...

Bradford Anderson wins the Dankie for Outstanding Supporting Actor second year in a row.

Spixie got Favorite On-Screen Couple or Duo

http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/dankies.php?year=2009

other GH winners
Outstanding Lead Actress Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos, GH)
Outstanding Supporting Actress Carolyn Hennesey (Diane Miller, GH)
Outstanding Younger Performer Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones, GH)

Dankies, last days to vote..

Tommorrow is the LAST day that you can vote for Bradford and Spixie in the Dankies final --best in SOAPS..

Beginning way back in Sunday, January 04th, 2009, soapcentral.com visitors were encouraged to nominate their choices in a series of categories. From all the nominations made, a final ballot containing the four top vote-getters in each of the various category. These final ballots were placed up for vote for each soap between Sunday, February 08th, 2009 and Sunday, March 08th, 2009.

Now, all of the winners from each soap have been placed on one final All-Soaps edition of the ballot. Fans from all soaps are encourage to once again vote for their choices and help us determine the best of the best of the soaps from 2009.

The winners will be announced after balloting concludes on Sunday, April 19th, 2009.

http://boards.soapcentral.com/dankies.php


Here's the results for General Hospital, which put BA in the finals.

http://www.soapcentral.com/gh/dankies.php?year=2009

Defy Convention issues...

If you have been having trouble joining or logging on DEFY CONVENTION, the BA message board, IT WORKS NOW! :)

http://s10.invisionfree.com/bradfordanderson

Can I Get a Little JaSpin, Please?

Is it just too much for me to hope that in the midst of all this Jackal angst that we might get a little JaSpin comfort? Remember the good ol' days when Jason and Spin were there for each other? When Spinelli was Stone Cold's grasshopper, but, just as important, Spin was there for Jason during his "secret pain?"

I guess I'm supposed to realize that Jason still cares for Spinelli by the emotionless good deed of helping he and Sam get set up in the P.I. business. For Spin's "safety." I would have rather had a good sit down between the two of them with Jason actually seeming to care about Spin's feelings. I know, I know, the odds I'll win the Powerball are probably better.

It seems the only interaction we get these days is a command from Jason for Spin's tech services or a slap on the wrist for playing with "big boy toys." After Spin's absolutely gut-wrenching and painful break up with Maxie, we didn't even get the usual Jackal breakdown in front of Jason, followed by a reprimand from Stone Cold to basically "get over it and get back on the laptop." Either he's maturing or Spin has finally learned his lesson that he isn't going to get any sympathy. He'll just suffer alone in his regrettably pink room.

Come on, Guza. I know it's not directly mob related, but can a gal' get a little JaSpin? Jason is in the mob, and Spinelli lives with him, so it's kinda sorta mob related! Please? Is it so much to ask that Spinelli have ONE constant relationship in his life that doesn't cause him pain and humiliation?

SOAPNET performer of the week..

Performer of the Week: Bradford Anderson as Damian Spinelli. Watching Bradford play the soul-crushing hurt in his scenes with Maxie this week brought home (once again) what a great performer he is. He even sold us on Spinelli threatening Johnny -- we didn't think he could scare anybody, but if we were Johnny, we wouldn't take that lightly.

http://soapnet.go.com/soapnet/article/path-articleNum_23227/category_shows/subcategory_generalhospital/page_2
link

New Banner @ OA Inspires

The new banner at the Spixie board Opposite Attraction is not only beautiful but it I find it inspiring. What's more important for supporting your favorite couple than hand writing a letter?

Check it out here. Thanks AshleyN for the amazing creation.

Testify!

At first I thought Spinelli was going to be wearing that HORRIBLE hoodie in his scenes with Maxie today, scenes I have been looking forward to seeing for a long time...

BUT, this is proof there is a God that answers prayers...Because he changed clothes!

CELEBRATE WITH ME NOW!

Defy Convention..

IF you need clips for vidding, there is a huge archive of Spinelli story in it's entirity at this site under "CLIPS".

http://s10.invisionfree.com/bradfordanderson

It describes what happened that day, too.

Also, if you want pictures or articles, description of events, --they are all there.

The Gun Saga

Spinelli's character has a long and strange history with guns on General Hospital.

There was his Hostage Crisis stage where he was terrified of being handed a gun by Jason. There was the time he shot himself in the foot on Night Shift. There was the time Georgie showed him how to properly load Jason's gun. There was the time he went to the firing range to practice. There was the time he stole Sonny's gun to get revenge on Russian thugs who messed with Maxie. Note, he never fired it.

Today, again, he had a "gun" moment. Jason found one in the box of goodies he intended to take to the new PI office. He even made a comment about whether or not having a broken heart would make him a better marksman. I don't know about you, but I found that strange. So, the observant fan in me has to wonder why they constantly reiterate two things: Spinelli has a fascination with "looking powerful" and packing heat seems to be a part of whatever vision he has of what that means. Secondly, they reinforce Spinelli's ineptitude with firearms.

Now, if I was a gambling woman (and I am, Blackjack baby!), I would suspect that this is important to his character. Is Spinelli doomed to being shot? Will he kill another, accidentally or intentionally? Could he simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time and look guilty? What about something out of left field...a gun can do many things. Or perhaps it's just another thing GH likes to mention but never explore when it comes to Spinelli.

Maybe this is just GH's way of insisting upon the idea of Spinelli's incompetence. Or, are they really trying to insist upon his humanity? Is he the type who could kill without remorse? No, not at all. Jason often tells Spinelli the importance of his innocence in the ways of taking another person's life--how killing someone doesn't prove you are a man, and often does the opposite.

Is it simply a metaphor? And if so, of what? Manhood, good guys, impotency, heroes, self esteem? Pick any one of them and it can be a reference to Spinelli at the moment. The resonance is there, with many different directions to go.

Is there an inevitable climax in this cat and mouse game between Spinelli and guns? If so, what could it be, and what would it mean for the character?

Superman?!?!

What is THIS hoodie?!

Why did you put me in this hoodie!?

The praise keeps pouring in.....

Mallory from Serial Drama loved Spinelli on Monday too..
Is it really sad that I am more excited about this then the SOD bit?
http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2009/04/this-show-confuses-me-again-some-more.html

I must be a masochistic because I love this blog. They usually hate on my Spinny.

Kudos from SOD for Bradford

look under Quick Takes on the main page There is also a great picture of Bradford posted to.

"Anderson's powerhouse performance is not to be missed. Angry, hurt and exasperated all at once, he punched Johnny, laid into Maxie and later, when he saw Johnny again, told .. Spinelli was chosen "Best Hero" in last year's Best And Worst issue. Bravo, Bradford!"

Is Spinelli unlovable?

I took this from Lindsay's most recent vlog.
Is Spinelli unlovable?
( surveys)

Ok that is a deep question. How does it make you feel? Upset you a little bit? Now call the comment line 323-671-4583 and write General Hospital
c/o ABC-TV 4151 Prospect Avenue Hollywood, CA 90027 Let them know how ridiculous the idea of Spinelli never getting the girl is.

The Longest Vlog

Hey folks. Some of you already watch my vlog (video blog) on Youtube. I have decided to link it here. My vlog focuses on discussing Spinelli & Maxie and other things going on within General Hospital and soaps. As a television student and an avid fan of Youtube Web 2.0 culture, this is just how I've chosen to use new media and combine it with my love of the serial drama genre.

This is a link to my latest vlog, which I've titled "The Longest Vlog" because it is very very long and posted in three parts. Most of my videos average aroun 5-8 minutes usually, but this one is special, so I hope you excuse the length. Enjoy and subscribe!

http://lindsay-007.livejournal.com/9845.html

If you say essential person one more time I am going to scream ....

It all came crashing down yesterday.

My already cracked Spixie heart was shattered.

Spinelli confronted the slimness that is Johnny and Maxie.

He even punched Johnny (and Penny cheered)

I can give you brooding and I have better hair then him.

Maxie realized she may lose her essential person and Spin told her to stick it.

now I understand what they mean by loose lips sink ships

Then our brokenhearted hero proved he still cared about Maxie by threatening loser Johnny.

I don't know where I stand with Spixie at this point. I really think Spinelli has had enough. Maxie is going to have to kiss a lot of buts before I see her worthy of the Jackals affections. Someone commented in the last recap that he needs someone like Winnie.. Well he doin't need Winnie but he needs someone that cares about him as much as he cares about them.
caps from spixiegirl27

The Jackal's World shatters. ....AGAIN!

Why I ask you does Damian Spinelli keep having females in his life that disappoint him. Some examples of this...

• Allusion to mother issues
• Realizing Sam's involvement in Jake's kidnapping
• His Lulu crush
• Jolene being a serial murder
• Maxie being skanky Maxie.

The guy can't catch a break. He gets so close to the brass ring and then his world comes tumbling down.

Friday's episode started of with Spinelli talking to his client Tracy out the case she had him on to find out more about Ethan.

It was a great scene. I love Tracy and the Jackal together.

Happening at the same time a bomb went of in Maxie's and Lulu's apartment. The bomb that was set the night of the blizzard when Maxie started to slowly go insane.

Poor Lulu's heart was broken. Johnny being the wimp that he is broke it off with the orginal blonde one. The bad blonde one made it worse blaming it all on Lulu. Poor Lulu. I so wanted to give the girl a hug

Well after that slithery Johnny and insane Maxie ended up at the docks right near Spinelli's forgoten cellphone. Well poor Spinelli retrived his cellphone just as Maxie and Johnny kissed. ugg. Why do the writers hate my Spinelli so? Why was Maxie all worried that Lulu would ruin her 'thing' with Spinelli when she can do a better job herself ?

that was the look on my face too Spin. Why Maxie WHY?

Spinelli Fans Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Remember when I wrote that at the Chicago event Bradford interacted with a little boy named Ari and it was just the most adorable thing ever? Well, Ari's mom Lisa wrote a wonderful piece to share with you guys about her son, the experience with meeting Bradford in Chicago, and why they both connect with Spinelli.

It is a very interesting read and makes you think more about the significance of the character Bradford portrays on GH everyday. I hope General Hospital understands the weight and gravity they have in Spinelli, and if they do not, perhaps this can be an eye opener:


We would like to thank all of the wonderful people that we met at Zanies. It MADE our experience so special that you could not believe it. My name is Lisa and my son, Ari, is a very intelligent boy with autism spectrum disorder. He is in love with Spinelli and watches General Hospital on a routine basis. He finds Spinelli to be similar to himself. He is very sweet, thoughtful, intelligent, and funny.

Yet like Spinelli, he is trying to figure out what life is all about and how to fit in. Spinelli is a hero to a lot of children and teens with autism. He is able to function with really cool people like Jason, and have a group of very caring friends such as Sam or Maxie. Oh yes, not forget Maxie.....every child's dream is to have a relationship. But when children are born without these skills and have to be taught socialization skills...It can be very draining on them.

Poor Ari had a horrible year at school. He had several teachers at school who made his life miserable. They were unwilling to work with him or accept him because he was different. My little sweet boy had a serious regression which was very scary. We took him to the emergency room because he was shaking so much. We were afraid that he was having seizures. Instead it turned out to be stress from school.

This has been a very bad year for us and hope that Ari will be placed into a new school in the near future. He has been suffering because he has friends at his current school, but a school staff that is unwilling to accept him. When I read that "Spinelli" was coming to Chicago, I called Zanies and they were wonderful. I kept telling Ari that he had a big surprise. When we arrived at Zanies, we were met by some of the most wonderful people. It felt like being with family.

During the hard months, Ari sought comfort watching General Hospital on Tivo and fast forwarding to Spinelli. He loved going on Youtube and playing video clips of the Jackal. So, you could only imagine this rare opportunity of meeting someone that means everything to you. It was like meeting President Obama. Bradford was sooo amazing with Ari. I took some pictures and videotaped them. We can not thank all of you enough for your kindness and warmth that you showed us. We feel like we found some new friends and will always cherish this perfect memory. Since meeting his hero Spinelli, Ari is a lot happier.....so am I!

Much love to all of you...

----Lisa and Ari. ( My little Spinelli)

Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing your powerful story with us! Ari was precious. I'll never forget how he said "I'm Jason, Spinelli!" to Bradford. It was a highlight of the event. Good luck to both you and Ari!

Spam...

New Promo Features Spixie

So pretty! "I want you to be with me!"...Love that line, I do, I do!

The Birth of Spammy PI

Yesterday Jackal & McCall PI or McCall & Jackal PI was officially born. Sam informed Jason that her license request was denied. (ok help me here doesn't Spinelli have a PI license?)

Spinelli informed them that Bernie (the Bernificent One) actually holds a PI license.

Please.. pretty please..

Bernie fights the idea...He is afraid of the Jackal record of breaking the law (did anyone else find this funny)

we are cute kids help us out.

Jason eases his concerns and Spammy PI is open.

Thank you and lets dance.

In Spixie front.. Spinelli shares the great news about the PI business with Maxie who seems to not really care. (I guess the correct word would be distracted) Then she starts babbling about getting back at Lulu and Spinelli realizes that the bad blonde one is coming out to play.

Maxie sometimes you make no sense..

He gets concerned about her being destructive and regretting what she may do.

Bradford upcoming events

Your Number 1 Fan Events <- click for tickets and information.

July 17, 2009 GH Fan Club Weekend, Los Angeles, CA
September 12, 2009 in Boston, MA (Penny will bet there)

SoapMania Events <- click for tickets and information.

May 16 and 17, 2009 in Raleigh, NC and Winston-Salem, NC
June 20 and 21, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA and Scranton, PA
July 25 and 26, 2009 in Grand Rapids, MI and Traverse, MI
November 14 and 15, 2009 in Orlando, FL and Jacksonville, FL
December 5 and 6, 2009 in Albany, NY and Hartford, CT

(taken from Bradford Blog on MySpace)

Missing

(jackal missing poster)

Does absence make the heart grow fonder.....

I miss Damian Spinelli. I think he has been on 4 times the past three weeks. Feels that way anyways... More lovable hacker please. GH is not a happy place for me right now.

Warning about Soap Mania Events.

Bradford is listed as being in Texas on Sept 12. He won't be
http://www.celebrityeventsgroup.com/soap.html

a reliable source says he won't be in Texas but rather Boston.

I would personally keep this in mind for all the soap mania events. Their talent list may not be reliable at this point.

So Texas's loss is us New England fans gain. Sorry to those disappointed fan in the lone star state. I will post more details about the Boston event when its available.

Back In Black

This is one fine photograph. (from SoapOperaDigest.Com)